The floating mosque in Jeddah is considered one of the most important tourist places in Jeddah, where it is located on the coast of the Red Sea in a magnificent picture above the surface of the sea, and when the tides increase in the sea, the waves rise on the walls of the mosque to appear as if actually floating under the sea.
The floating mosque in Jeddah has been built in the style of Islamic art in addition to the old and modern artistic style, and the mosque is considered one of the best tourist attractions especially in the Hajj and Umrah seasons to enjoy the beauty of its view from inside and outside.
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The best activities in the floating mosque in Jeddah
• Muslims from all parts of the earth, especially East Asian Muslims, come to him to enjoy the performance of the prayer in him, as the one who visits the floating mosque in Jeddah feels the psychological comfort and tranquility of the beauty of the mosque, especially as it overlooks the sea coast, which gives a wonderful atmosphere to the mosque.
• It contains a chapel hung in the middle of the mosque for women and made of wood and takes more than 500 women.
• There are halls dedicated and equipped with all services for worship and closeness to God – glory and majesty – from reflection and contemplation of God’s creatures and reading the verses of the Noble Qur’an and dhikr and prayers upon the Prophet – may God bless him and grant him peace -.
• The floating mosque in Jeddah consists from the outside of the large main dome, which is located in the middle of the mosque with eight bases in addition to 52 other dome to give a wonderful view of the mosque.
• The main dome is characterized by the presence of some stained glass, unlike each other, to allow sunlight to enter the mosque, to create a distinctive atmosphere for visitors, as it gives some wonderful colors inside the mosque.
• The mosque contains 23 external umbrellas, and the interior and exterior decorations of the mosque are distinguished by the presence of some verses of the Noble Qur’an written on the walls in more than one way of writing such as patch and transcription.
Working hours at the floating mosque in Jeddah
Open all days of the week and preferably times of visit at sunset or at dawn.
Hotels near Jeddah Floating Mosque
Radisson Blu Hotel is one of the best hotels in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 1.5 km from the floating mosque, and 1.2 km from the Red Sea Mall.
Summary of the opinions of Arab visitors
The hotel has received excellent reviews on staff and hygiene, very good reviews on site, comfort and facilities.
Elaf Jeddah Red Mall Mall is one of the best hotels in Saudi Arabia Jeddah, it is 2.5 km from the floating mosque, and about 5 minutes from Jeddah International Airport from Jeddah International Airport.
Summary of the opinions of Arab visitors
The hotel got very good reviews for the staff, hygiene and location.
The location of the floating mosque in Jeddah on the map
